Rachel F.
5/28/2013
How to review an inoperative water tower that's 140 years old (thanks Mike P!) and serves as a MKE/east side landmark? You just go with your gut, people. This water tower is: -an historic...
Old North Point Water Tower
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2472 E North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Located in Milwaukee, WI, the Old North Point Water Tower stands as a Victorian Gothic marvel. Built in 1873, this historic landmark was officially designated in 1968. The tower boasts an intricate Niagra Limestone shell enveloping a 120-foot wrought iron standpipe, soaring to a total height of 175 feet.
Photographed by Ken Rudine in June 2005, the Old North Point Water Tower exudes timeless grandeur. The tower's rich history is encapsulated in a marker and plaque, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past. Uncover the fascinating narrative of this architectural gem, intertwined with the nearby North Point Lighthouse's detailed history.
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George T.
6/12/2011
OK. I'm not really a fan of a tower. It's a landmark with history. But we had good memories of St. Mary hill. Roller blading and Mountain biking for blowing off steam while going to school at...
Douglas R.
2/18/2008
When in milwaukee, be sure to stop by this famous landmark....part of milwaukee's drinking water system from the 1800's til the 1960's.
Patrick M.
11/21/2009
Nice landmark on the upper east side near UWM and Bradford beach. The tower has some beautiful, ornate detail in the stone on the spire. I would recommend stopping by in the summer time when the...
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